HAROLD'S
15250 S TAMIAMI TRL 107, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239.849.0622
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Operator replaced brush with food grade brush.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator discarded beverage.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of potatoes stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. Operator placed potatoes off of floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator discarded cloth.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed sanitizer bucket inside another bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Operator labeled bins.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at front bar area. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed strainer.
Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust above hand wash near walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board. Operator removed cellphone.
Wall soiled with accumulated gray/black-like substance in corner at end of cook line near reach in freezer. Educated operator on cleaning wall.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 7 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at front bar area. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed strainer.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface with eggs in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated gray/black-like substance in corner at end of cook line near reach in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at front bar area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw venison stored over cooked octopus at drawer reaches in cooler at cook line. Operator switched containers.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed mouthwash stored on shelving near salt and pepper shakers. Operator removed mouthwash.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded cheddar cheese 50F cold hold, raw scallops 52F cold hold, raw salmon 52F cold hold less than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Operator turned down walk in cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board. Operator removed cellphone.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar container. Educated operator on proper labeling.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.